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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,208.73, 1,314,131.18 and 522,571.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,208.73, 1,314,131.18 and 522,571.77 is: 721,194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,208.73 : 1,314,131.18 = 522,571.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,208.73/1,314,131.18 = 522,571.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,208.73x = 1,314,131.18 × 522,571.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,208.73x = 686,727,854,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,727,854,131.93/952,208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,194.66

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